Salon International des Arts et Métiers - Made by Africans
SIAM AWALÉ 2026, Salon International des Arts et Métiers, is the founding edition of an international fair dedicated to the Cultural and Creative Industries. Three days in Cotonou, from 4 to 6 December 2026, built around three pillars: Radical Sustainability, Ethics in Action and Creative Innovation.
This first edition opens with textiles and ready-to-wear, supported by design and visual arts, music and culinary arts.
Local, natural and organic materials: Kanvô, batik, indigo, plant dyes.
Fair remuneration for the artisans, from the first workshop to the runway.
Design and visual arts, music and culinary arts around textiles.
Three days to explore the art and craftsmanship of Benin through 13 complementary dimensions.
No pillar matches your search.
Overall strategic steering, cross-pole coordination, institutional representation of the project and international technical support.
Image of the fair, press and public relations, visibility of the event and its partners.
NVBB Nederland supports the SIAM every year: technical support for the team and the event, digital ticketing and online sales of the products of women and men artisans from Benin who join nenthol.nl. Every year, NVBB Nederland does its utmost to grow their sales.
Site layout, equipment, security, flows and logistical reception of exhibitors.
Xcom Conseils: financial management and lobbying; organises and manages the sponsorship funds for SIAM AWALÉ 2026.
Masterclasses, workshops and mentoring sessions for women and men artisans and the general public.
Compliance with the ethical charter and support for the professionalisation of creators.
Artistic direction of the fair, leadership of the Grand Défilé and co-creation of the collections.
Public and VIP hospitality, B2B meetings and visitor reception.
Standards, certification, quality control and compliance of the products on show; for online sales on nenthol.nl, quality is certified by CIAAC with MedA Conseils.
MedA Conseils, specialist in gender and entrepreneurship, working closely with women and men artisans: cross-cutting integration of gender, entrepreneurship and personal development; validation of artisans and membership number for the nenthol.nl marketplace.
Support for the event, the stands, the workshops and the master classes through music, design, visual arts, culinary arts and wellbeing arts.
Exhibitor and buyer prospecting, marketing strategy and commercial development of the fair.
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Whether you are a visitor, an artisan or an exhibitor, choose your entry point to experience SIAM 2026.
Public, student, professional, VIP — book online, secure Kkiapay payment.
Online ticketingExperience the Expo with an immersive program in Benin: artisans, workshops, culture, nature.
Book my immersionArtisans, creators and brands: book your stand on our marketplace.
Book my standProject owner. Centre International Africain des Arts et de la Créativité, the Beninese NGO behind the fair and the international AWALÉ network. Strategic direction, event coordination, oversight of the operational departments. Contributes to SDGs 8 (decent work and economic growth), 11 (cultural heritage) and 17 (partnerships).
Visit websiteConsulting partner. Beninese consultancy founded in 2008, based in Abomey-Calavi, providing multidisciplinary and multisectoral expertise. Leads the Synergy, Gender and Entrepreneurship branch. Contributes to SDGs 5 (gender equality) and 8 (decent work and economic growth).
Visit websiteWith the support of PUM Netherlands senior experts (external site, new tab)
Bank card, iDEAL, Bancontact (in euros)
Mobile Money and local cards (in FCFA)
